Summary
La rainette faux-grillon de l’Ouest (RFGO), Pseudacris triseriata, a obtenu le statut d’espèce vulnérable en 2001 selon la Loi sur les espèces menacées ou vulnérables du Québec (L.R.L.Q., E-12.01, r. 2). Le suivi des populations Since 2015, studies in the Montérégie region have focused on different characteristics of the western chorus frog’s habitat to determine the parameters to be used to facilitate its restoration and development. The purpose of this document is to make current knowledge and techniques available for the development of western chorus frog habitats. The optimal landscape occupied by the western chorus frog consists of 30% wetlands, mostly open areas, and up to 25% wooded areas. The hydrology of the temporary wetland habitats used by the western chorus frog for breeding has intrinsic variability correlated with the nature of the watershed and the amount of precipitation. A breeding habitat for larval development must reach a hydroperiod of 60 to 100 days and have direct sun exposure from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The choice of location and an assessment of hydrological characteristics are therefore essential. Knowledge of the receiving environment, its geomorphological characteristics and water quality is essential for successful developments.
File
Sector(s):
Wildlife
Categorie(s):
Guide, Reference Document
Theme(s):
Ecosystems and Environment, Endangered Species, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation
Author(s)
BOUTHILLIER, Lyne
Year of publication :
2024
Format :
ISBN
978-2-550-97200-6
Keywords :
western chorus frog; breeding habitat; vulnerable species; habitat restauration; Monteregie; wetlands
This publication exists in other language: Modalités d’aménagement d’un habitat de reproduction pour la rainette faux-grillon de l’Ouest
